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jaspermaxx44
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February 6, 2018
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Idesign and .PDF files

  • February 6, 2018
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If I purchase InDesign, will I be able to view PDF files ? or do I still need Adobe Reader?

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    Correct answer Steve Werner

    Just to bring you up-to-date, you cannot purchase a copy of InDesign any more. You buy a subscription—either to InDesign CC 2018 (the current version), or a subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud (which includes many more applications).

    With an InDesign CC subscription, you can place a PDF file to use it as a graphic, but it doesn't include a separate PDF viewer application.

    With a Creative Cloud subscription, you will get access to Adobe Acrobat DC which not only lets you preview PDF files but also edit them.

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    jaspermaxx44Author
    Inspiring
    February 6, 2018

    I downloaded adobe reader. Thank you. I didn't know it was free.

    Steve Werner
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    Steve WernerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    February 6, 2018

    Just to bring you up-to-date, you cannot purchase a copy of InDesign any more. You buy a subscription—either to InDesign CC 2018 (the current version), or a subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud (which includes many more applications).

    With an InDesign CC subscription, you can place a PDF file to use it as a graphic, but it doesn't include a separate PDF viewer application.

    With a Creative Cloud subscription, you will get access to Adobe Acrobat DC which not only lets you preview PDF files but also edit them.

    JonathanArias
    JonathanArias
    Legend
    February 6, 2018

    you don't need indesign to view a .pdf. you can do that with reader. what do you want to do? explain further so we can help you.

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